Baltimore, MD (March 2, 2012) ? Promoter Jake Smithof Baltimore Boxing Promotions announced that a team of Olympic hopefuls fromBaltimore will meet Pittsburgh?s top talent Friday, March 23 at Michael?sEighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD.
All bouts are sanctioned by USA boxing and ticketsstaring at $25 are available by calling 410-375-9175 or going tobaltimoreboxing.com.
Although most sports fans think of the Ravens-Steelersrivalry when mentioning both cities in the same sentence, Baltimore andPittsburgh have each produced many great fighters. Boxing legends such as HarryGreb, Billy Conn, Fritzie Zivic, Joe Gans and Kid Williams came from the SteelCity or Charm City, while both continue to produce solid talent to this day.
?I spoke to some people about putting this cardtogether and everybody loved the idea,? said Smith. ?Football is so popular thatmany people forget that both cities have had quality boxers, both amateur andpro, for many years. Much like the Ravens-Steelers games, this matchup betweenBaltimore and Pittsburgh will be extremely competitive.?
A special silent auction will take place throughoutthe evening along with a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds going to the AmericanRed Cross of Central Maryland.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and the first fight is 8.Michael?s Eighth Avenue is located at 7220 Grayburn Drive in Glen Burnie, MD.
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